Photos of your antique S&W Model Top Breaks

[BRush]

1891SingleShot - Very impressive collection. By the way, I find your pictures just fine, good scale, detail and lighting. Keep them coming!

 

[Modelof1891]

One .38 Single Action Third Model of 1891

S&W 4th Model Single Action "Mexican"

#15556 .38 SA Mexican Model 6 inch barrel with matching number 8 inch single shot barrel.

 

[Tinygnat219]

Here are some Double Action .44s that I have:

 

[Modelof1891]

Top Break
44 DA Presentation to Lt. C. F. Douth of the NYFD. He was the winner of the James Gordon Bennet award.

1st Model 44 DA

 

[Modelof1891]

.38 DA 1ST MODEL

 

[Modelof1891]

One of 229 .32 1st Model Single Shot as listed in the Neal & Jinks book.

 

[Tinygnat219]

Wow. Nice pictures guys! Keep them coming! Drool is pooling by my feet.

 

[nosaintsfanatic]

Just wanted to show everyone a little something I just picked up from David Carroll. My picture taking isn't the best, but it is a 32 safety hammerless third model in 99% condition. Basically like new. It is so beautiful. Thanks David.

 

[Ky Bob]

Not sure what Model it really is. I've been told Model 1 but I think its a Model 1 1/2.
Its pretty rough looking but the hammer and trigger still work but the top break is really loose. I'd like to get it restored but I don't know anyone who does that kind of work.

 

[Modelof1891]

Ky Bob

Looks like a Model 2 Army .32 that has seen some real duty. I like it just the way it is!!! Possible Civil War S&W.

 

[papabyrd]

I picked up this old girl At the Anniston AL. show this weekend. I think it is a #3 American if I Am wrong let me know.It has about 20 to 30 % nickle left and it works and locks up good.The barrel has been cut down to 5".The ser. # is 12400 .Sure wish it could talk !papabyrd

 

[Ky Bob]

Originally posted by Modelof1891:
Ky Bob

Looks like a Model 2 Army .32 that has seen some real duty. I like it just the way it is!!! Possible Civil War S&W.

Yep it is a .32 cal. Forgot to mention that.

 

[cwo4uscgret]

My 1-1/2 .32 S&W Centerfire:

I've had it at the range once, using some Magtech, less then 800 fps ammo, lead round nose bullet. Very tame ammo, fun little gun to shoot. Got it last year at an Antiques Show in Charleston, SC.

 

[shooboy]

Posted this some time ago, thought I'd share the photos again, Shoo
Model 3 1st American, Serial number range in the 400's, not USArmy marked. Original grips numbered to gun, wrong front site though:

 

[Modelof1891]

Shooboy, that is a nice one!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing it to us.

 

[cflier]

Three 32 Safety Hammerless revolvers with special grips. The pearl grips aren't all that uncommon but they sure are beautiful. The factory ivory medallion grips are uncommon. The wood grips are my favorites. They didn't come on that blue 3rd model all though it is in the correct serial number range. I have the hard rubber grips that came with it put away. Those wood grips may be one of a kind. They are factory very special order, special order grips. They were I believe custom made by the factory for someone who knew what he wanted. They are quite thick and use the screw that fits the thick part of regulation police grips. Normally when you ordered special order grips you checked a box on an order form. These grips were never in a catalog that I can find. Wood grips for the 38 Safety Hammerless grips were, but not 32. I got them from an early member of the S&WCA. I have asked every one I can find if they have ever seen any like them and have gotten no positive responses. ED C or Mike M this is your chance to chime in with what what you can tell me about them, you guys have been doing this a lot longef than I have. The checkering pattern is like that found on I frame grips from 1930 to 1949. 32 Safetys where made till 1937, butt very few were sold after 1930. Can you tell that I like these old Safety grips.
Mark

 

[mmaher94087]

cflier, I have only heard about wood stocks on the ,32's. I always assumed that they were replaced by later owners(from ???). I don't have any .32's with wood stocks. I think more research is in order. Maybe Ed C can shed some light on your quandry; he may have been nosing around the factory about that time. Mike M.

 

[Modelof1891]

I like those wood grips.
This 4th Model Merwin Hulbert is another type top break. Kind of a top twist. These wood grips I also like. This is one of a matching pair of M&H Frontier Army 44-40's.

 

[Levallois]

Terry,

That is a beautiful 4th Model Merwin, and to be one of a matching pair is unbelievable!

I own a 4th model too that is a single action, factory engraved and with ivory grips. It was obviously carried alot but still really neat to look at. You've got to love top-break Smiths and top-break Merwins.

John

 

[Modelof1891]

Levallois,
That old Merwin speaks!!!! Good honest wear!! You just have to wonder where it has been and the action....you know the old saying.
My 4th model pictured is the better of my pair. I think one was used and this one watched over the dresser drawer.